The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

23 Years Later: Oprah Returns To Williamson, West Virginia

08.16.2022 - By OprahPlay

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Original Air Date: 09/15/2010

In 1987, AIDS patient Mike Sisco jumped into a community pool causing a city-wide uproar and spread of misinformation. At the time, Oprah hosted a heated town hall style show in Williamson where the audience famously debated each other about the dangers, myths and facts about AIDS. 23 years later, Oprah returned to Williamson, West Virginia to speak with the many residents who were disgusted, scared, supportive and hopeful.

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